The Netherlands recorded a rise in foodborne outbreaks in 2024 and has provided details about a multi-country Salmonella outbreak.
Significant increases were observed for Salmonella Enteritidis, Shiga toxin-producing E. coli
A network in the Netherlands formed to identify emerging food safety risks has revealed the key topics from discussions in 2024.
Examples include refrigerator and freezer temperatures and storage practices
Dutch authorities have completed an investigation into cannabis in candy that prompted Haribo to issue a recall.
The Public Prosecution Service (Openbaar Ministerie) said no criminal prosecution will be filed.
A plant-based soy drink has been recalled in the Netherlands after reports of nausea and vomiting.
Danone Nutricia Nederland said a quality deviation was detected in one batch of shelf-stable
Researchers looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed major differences between how countries monitor infections.
The study emphasized the substantial differences in transmission routes, surveillance, notification and
Scientists have warned of an ongoing increase of Salmonella infections in the Netherlands linked to the egg laying hen sector.
Since mid-2023, the country has experienced a sustained increase in
A survey on consumer confidence in food safety in the Netherlands has revealed a more negative picture in 2025 compared to previous editions.
Findings come from the NVWA Consumer Monitor
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has withdrawn a health warning relating to Haribo sweets.
At the end of May, NVWA published a warning because of the
Haribo has recalled sweets in the Netherlands because of potential contamination with cannabis.
The recall covers Happy Cola F!ZZ 1,000 grams with a best-before date of January 2026.
People in the Netherlands have been advised not to eat home-produced eggs because of high amounts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
The National Institute for Public Health and the
Two dozen people were sickened in the Netherlands after eating blueberries contaminated with hepatitis A.
The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) said it received 24 reports
